Which of the Following Statements About the Makeup of the American

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the makeup of the American household is FALSE?

• A) Household growth and consumer demand go together.
• B) The number of households without children has decreased in recent years.
• C) The retailer, like the social scientist, has little knowledge of how joint decision making occurs or does not occur in households of unmarried adults.
• D) The number of unmarried couples has increased in recent years.
• E) Seventy-five percent of American households are not directly concerned about back-to-school sales and other family-oriented retail activities.

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Definitions:

Behaviors

The range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with their environment, which includes the other systems or organisms around as well as the physical environment.

Personally Disapprove

Personally Disapprove means to hold a negative opinion about something based on one's own beliefs or values.

Personally Approve

A process or action whereby an individual gives their direct and explicit approval or consent.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that people experience discomfort when holding conflicting cognitions, leading them to change their attitudes, beliefs, or actions.